NTE (Neverness to Everness) and Once Human are two completely different games that are often confused in search results:
[Key Differences]
- NTE / Neverness to Everness: Developed by Perfect World's Hotta Studio, UE5 engine, supernatural urban open-world action RPG, launched globally April 29, 2026, free-to-play with gacha
- Once Human: Developed by NetEase's Starry Studio, NeoX engine, multiplayer survival crafting shooter, launched globally July 2024, free-to-play with in-app purchases
[Gameplay Differences] NTE focuses on: urban exploration, character progression, gacha character collection, story-driven RPG experience, 4-player co-op. Once Human focuses on: base building, resource gathering, survival combat, shooting mechanics, PvEvP modes.
[Similarities] Both games feature supernatural/anomaly themes and support multiplayer, but their gameplay genres, developers, and business models are entirely different.